What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant or Clinic LPN - Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine position at Mercy?
Mercy Clinic Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Clinic Schedule: Monday - Friday/8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
No weekends or holidays!
Overview:
Mercy Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Washington is a busy practice with two providers.
Prepares patient for visit with provider by completing Advanced Standard room process including entering the chief complaint; taking patient vital signs; reviewing patient history and allergies; completing a thorough medication reconciliation; working the Encounter Guide including helping to close any open care gaps such as fall risk, depression screening, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, and diabetic eye exams; rechecking elevated blood pressures; and completing needed documentation in Epic for yearly preventative visits as needed.
- Assists with any needed in-office testing including, but not limited to, drawing blood, completing mental status exams, EKG’s, walking oxygen studies and point of care testing.
- Administer vaccines and other injections within scope of practice.
- Schedules follow up appointments when needed per office policy.
- Assist with front office responsibilities. Primarily at the front desk.
- Collaborates with providers and clinical care team to monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan.
Qualifications for Medical Assistant:
- Medical Assistant:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Certification: Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Preferred Experience: 6 months of clinical healthcare experience.
- Certified Medical Assistant:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Certification: Must have active Medical Assistant certification/registration (RMA, CCMA, CMA). Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
- Specialty LPN
- Education: Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Licensure: Active LPN licensure
- Preferred Experience: 6 months clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a primary care office
Mercy Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
- Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
- Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- 401k with employer match
- Paid PTO for volunteering
- Competitive salary
- Future career growth!
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